Laravel Developer: Audit & Complete API for Event Organization Platform (MVP)

Laravel Developer: Audit & Complete API for Event Organization Platform (MVP) Overview We have an existing Laravel-based event organization system with a partially built API. We need an experienced Laravel developer to audit the current API, identify gaps against our MVP requirements, and build out the missing flows so the platform is fully functional and ready for launch. This is not a from-scratch build — the core Laravel app and API already exist. We need someone who can quickly get up to speed on an existing codebase, spot what's broken/missing/inconsistent, and ship clean, production-ready fixes and features. What We Need Done Phase 1 — API Audit Review the existing Laravel API (routes, controllers, models, migrations, auth) Document current endpoints, request/response shapes, and auth flow Identify missing, broken, or inconsistent endpoints against MVP requirements Flag security issues, N+1 queries, validation gaps, and structural problems Deliver a short written audit report with a prioritized punch list Phase 2 — Complete Missing MVP FlowsBased on the audit, build out whatever is missing to reach MVP, which is expected to include (final list confirmed after audit):E vent creation, editing, publishing, and cancellation flowsT icket types / pricing / inventory managementA ttendee registration and RSVP flowP ayment/checkout integration (if not already wired up)O rganizer dashboard endpoints (attendee lists, check-in, event stats)N otifications (email confirmations, reminders)R ole-based access (organizer vs. attendee vs. admin)A PI authentication/authorization hardening (Sanctum/Passport as applicable)E xact scope will be finalized once you've reviewed the codebase — we're open to your recommendations on what's truly needed for MVP vs. later phases.R equirementsS trong hands-on experience with Laravel (Eloquent, API resources, middleware, queues, Sanctum/Passport)C omfortable auditing and working inside an existing/unfamiliar codebaseE xperience building or fixing REST APIs (proper validation, error handling, consistent response structure)F amiliarity with event/booking/ticketing systems is a strong plusE xperience with payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, or similar) is a plusC lear communicator — able to explain findings and trade-offs, not just write codeG it-based workflow, comfortable with code review and PRsD eliverablesW ritten API audit report (endpoints reviewed, issues found, recommendations)P rioritized list of missing MVP flows, agreed with us before development startsW orking, tested code for all agreed flows, merged via PRsB asic API documentation for anything newly built or changedB rief handoff notes / README updatesB udget & TimelineE ngagement type: HourlyT imeline: MVP completion within 1 monthW e're happy to start with a short paid trial task (the initial audit) before committing to the full scopeH ow to ApplyP lease include:A brief note on your experience auditing/extending existing Laravel APIsA ny relevant examples (event platforms, booking systems, or similar API work)Y our hourly rate and availability over the next 4 weeksA ny clarifying questions you already have about this scopeW e'll share repo access and current documentation (if any) with shortlisted candidates under an NDA.